Hi Peg,

Did Scott have surgery + radiation and Chemo?
What type of radiation did he have? IMRT or Field radiation? I know the radiation keeps on cooking for two to three weeks after treatment is over.
Is he eating through a PEG tube or by mouth?
If he had a full dose of field radiation he may sleep this much to give his body time to heal. He still needs to input the right amount of calories and proteins to properly heal. How is he taking his medication? By mouth or PEG tube? Remember
every person reacts different to the same treatment. Hopefully someone wiyh more medical experience will post on this issue for you. Best of luck, Dan


Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.

Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06

Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006